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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.67, 1,113.99 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.67, 1,113.99 and 256.06 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.67 : 1,113.99 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.67/1,113.99 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.67x = 1,113.99 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.67x = 285,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,248.28/742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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